Mohammad Matar, a civil engineer, and his family have remained in the city even as Israeli ground forces continue their relentless assault.
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Life in Gaza City: Privation, Rationing and Desperate Fear
Mohammad Matar, a civil engineer, and his family have remained in the city even as Israeli ground forces continue their relentless assault.
A Leaning Tower in Italy (Not Pisa) Becomes a Worry
City officials in Bologna have closed a city-center square as they study what to do about the Garisenda Tower. A solution could take years.
Energy Dept. Pours Billions Into Electric Grids
America’s electric grids may need to expand by two-thirds by 2035 to handle future growth in clean energy, the agency said. The nation isn’t on track.
As Winter Nears, Ukraine Braces for Attacks on Energy Grid
Russia targeted power systems last year and recent attacks suggest a return to that strategy, raising anxiety among Ukrainian civilians and officials.
Police Identify Victims and Seek Cause of Deadly Bus Crash Near Venice
More than 20 people were killed and several were in intensive care after a bus crashed through a guardrail and onto an empty street below.
Flood Threats Are Rising. Here’s Where People Are Moving Into Harm’s Way.
Rapid development along coasts and rivers has increased flood exposure worldwide, particularly in South and East Asia, a study found.
Libya Flooding Disaster Underlines the Country’s Corruption
Repair work was agreed but never finished and Derna paid the price. Experts say infrastructure projects have long been neglected, with officials focusing instead on lining their own pockets.
In France, Some Public Pools Are Victims of Budget Woes
As temperatures rise, a vast but aging system is feeling the strains of rising energy costs, increasing water scarcity and mounting pressure on public budgets.
Gaza Protests Struggle to Gain Traction as Police Crack Down
Demonstrators’ efforts to rally against Hamas, including at protests on Monday, have been foiled by a heavy security presence.